Nursing a horse with strangles
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Strangles can be an extremely debilitating and unpleasant experience for an infected horse. Diligent nursing care is important as the disease runs its course, to maximise the chances of a full and straightforward recovery. Veterinary nurses can play a critical role in strangles outbreaks by ensuring horses are in a comfortable environment within quarantine, are encouraged to eat and drink, benefit from careful abscess management and are monitored closely. Nurses also provide essential support for vets during procedures such as guttural pouch endoscopy, as well as helping to maintain strict biosecurity protocols to prevent further spread of disease.
2014 ◽
Vol 23
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pp. 688-695
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1982 ◽
Vol 40
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pp. 248-249
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1992 ◽
Vol 50
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pp. 20-21
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2008 ◽
Vol 15
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pp. 54-61
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